Smoking
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of smoke, referring to the act of inhaling and exhaling tobacco or other substances. Can also mean emitting smoke or cooking with smoke.
“Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the hospital.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈsməʊkɪŋ/
Syllables
smok·ing
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Synonyms
puffingvapingsmouldering
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Wordle
Contains K, M, and -ING ending; vowels O and I
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; the K is valuable for scoring
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